Locums Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Physician

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Locums Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to provide coverage with a physician-led organization in Tucson, AZ. This organization is focused on supporting high-performing surgical teams with strong clinical infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on delivering high-quality care in a hospital-based setting.

This assignment supports a high-acuity trauma center and offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced orthopedic trauma team in a collaborative, well-supported environment.

Assignment Details

• 24-hour shifts with approximately 183 shifts annually (flexible scheduling options available)
• Blocked scheduling with 7-day stretches
• Built-in recovery time between rotations
• Mix of OR, inpatient care, and follow-up clinic responsibilities
• Work alongside an additional Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
• Dedicated orthopedic trauma and acute care surgery coverage model

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide operative and non-operative management of orthopedic trauma patients
• Participate in trauma call coverage at a high-volume trauma center
• Manage complex fracture care, including pelvic and acetabular injuries
• Collaborate with trauma surgery, ICU, and emergency medicine teams
• Balance surgical cases with inpatient care and outpatient follow-up
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Completion of an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship
• Experience in high-acuity trauma care required
• Strong expertise in pelvic and acetabular fracture management preferred
• Active Arizona medical license (or willingness to obtain)

Extras:

• Generous (above market) hourly rate per 24 hour shift
• All travel arrangements provided and booked by the group, on top of the per shift rate
• Med-mal and tail insurance covered
• Personal locums consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling shifts

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